Central Asia’s Leading Tech Parks Unite to Boost Regional Innovation
ASTANA—IT Park Uzbekistan and Astana Hub, the top technology parks in Central Asia, have teamed up under a new unified brand, Central Asian Innovation Hubs. The goal is to elevate the region’s startup ecosystem and strengthen its global innovation footprint. During ICT Week Uzbekistan 2024, Farhkod Ibragimov, IT Park Uzbekistan CEO, and Magzhan Madiyev, Astana…
Qatar to Implement Nine Investment Projects in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – The Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified an agreement on Sept. 11 between Kazakhstan and Qatar on the establishment of a long-term strategic partnership for the development of projects in priority sectors, concluded in Doha on March 20. Nine investment projects will be implemented in Kazakhstan, reported the Mazhilis’ press…
Kazakhstan and Türkiye Review Security Cooperation
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Turkish Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler on Sept. 11 to discuss cooperation in security, reported Akorda. Tokayev expressed satisfaction with the progressive development of relations between Kazakhstan and Türkiye across the entire spectrum of bilateral and multilateral agendas. He conveyed his best wishes to Turkish President Recep…
Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan Expand Cooperation in Gas Sector
ASTANA – The Kazakh Energy Ministry signed a Memorandum of Intent with Turkmenistan’s national gas company, Türkmengaz, to strengthen cooperation in the gas industry on Sept. 11. According to the ministry’s press service, the agreement was reached during a meeting between Kazakh Minister of Energy Almassadam Satkaliyev with Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Cabinet of Ministers…
Almaty Forum Promotes Cooperation in Asia-Pacific, Central Asia Financial Markets
ASTANA — Almaty hosts the 26th Annual General Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Association of Central Depositories (ACG) on Sept. 9-12, organized by the Central Securities Depository of Kazakhstan (KCSD). The meeting will address opportunities for cooperation between the financial markets of Asia-Pacific countries and Central Asia. The panel discussions on Sept. 10 were held with…
National Museum of Kazakhstan to Unveil Exhibition Dedicated to Dimash
ASTANA – The Ministry of Culture and Information and the National Museum of Kazakhstan will unveil an exhibition dedicated to People’s Artist of Kazakhstan, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Dimash Kudaibergen on Sept. 12 at 3 p.m., reported the ministry’s press service. Under the title “Dimash: Conquering the World,” this unique cultural space will present the singer’s…
Kazakhstan to Continue Comprehensive Cooperation with IOFS on Food Security Issues
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu and Director General of the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) Berik Aryn agreed to continue bilateral and multilateral cooperation to address food security issues under the auspices of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at a meeting of Sept. 9, reported the ministry’s…
World Nomad Games’ Third Day to Feature Nine Sports
ASTANA – The third day of the fifth World Nomad Games, Sept. 10, will feature nine sports, reported the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press service. The Kazanat Hippodrome is hosting the quarter-finals of kokpar between Kazakhstan and the United States. At the ethno-village, zhamby atu competitions are held in the Turkic style. This day will…
Astana Hosts Water Caravan on Eve of Fifth World Nomad Games
ASTANA – A ceremonial event, Birlik Kerueni (Caravan of Unity), kicked off on Sept. 6, bringing together athletes, public figures, and batyrs from across Kazakhstan. They will deliver water from sacred springs in various regions to the capital, symbolizing national unity in the lead-up to the fifth World Nomad Games. According to the Astana administration’s press…
Kazakhstan Exports IT Solutions to Tajikistan, Sierra Leone, Togo
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has signed licensing agreements with Tajikistan, Sierra Leone, and Togo to transfer domestic experience in creating electronic government systems, Acting Chairman of National Information Technologies (NIT) Dmitriy Mun said on the sidelines of the first Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation on Sept. 3. As reported by Kazinform, NIT provided…
President Tokayev Reviews Preparations for Fifth World Nomad Games
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the readiness of the national team, sports complexes, hotels, and cultural facilities during a Sept. 3 meeting on preparations for the fifth World Nomad Games, reported Akorda. He reviewed reports on public transport, security measures, and cleanliness during the event. The President stressed that the Nomad Games are the…
Kazakhstan’s Kokpar Team All Set for Fifth World Nomad Games
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national kokpar team is fully prepared for the fifth World Nomad Games, announced team captain Kurmanbek Turganbek. The athletes began training for kokpar and kok boru at the Kazanat Hippodrome in Astana, Kazinform reported on Aug. 28. “We arrived in Astana early so that the horses could adapt faster. Today we got…
New Academic Year Starts in Kazakhstan
ASTANA — This academic year more than 3.9 million Kazakh schoolchildren will begin their academic journey across 7,859 schools nationwide, according to an Aug. 27 press release by the Kazakh Ministry of Education. Among these are over 350,000 first graders, with nearly 70% of them opting to study in the Kazakh language. This year also…
President Tokayev to Deliver State-of-the-Nation Address Next Week
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver his annual state-of-the-nation address to Kazakh citizens at a joint meeting of the houses of the Parliament on Sept. 2, reported the Akorda press service. The address will be attended by the Mazhilis and Senate deputies, central government leaders, members of the National Kurultai, the Human Rights Commission,…
Kazakh Athletes Carry State Flag at Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony
ASTANA – Kazakh athletes Berik Izmaganbetov, from the sitting volleyball team, and Sevda Aliyeva, a para shooter, carried the state flag during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games on Aug. 28 at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. According to the Kazakh Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press service, Paris will host…
Kazakh Parliament to Convene Next Week, Kicking Off New Legislative Session
ASTANA — The Kazakh Parliament is set to convene on Sept. 2, marking the official start of its new legislative session, according to a decree signed by Yerlan Koshanov, the chairman of the Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament. The Mazhilis press service reported on Aug. 28 that the meeting is being convened…
KazMunayGas Reduces Oil Production Due to Repairs at Tengiz, Kashagan Fields
ASTANA— KazMunayGas (KMG) national oil and gas company consistently adheres to its oil production obligations under the OPEC+ Agreement, the quotas set by the Kazakh Ministry of Energy. Regarding large assets (Tengizchevroil, North Caspian Operating Company), where KazMunayGas participates in projects with foreign partners, Kazinform reported on Aug. 25 that maintenance works are currently being…
Carlsberg Kazakhstan Plans Expansion with New Investment Projects in Central Asia
ASTANA — Carlsberg plans to expand its presence across Kazakhstan and Central Asia. This was revealed during an Aug. 22 meeting with Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov and President of Carlsberg Kazakhstan Vyacheslav Maltsev. Gabidulla Ospankulov, chairman of the ministry’s Investment Committee, and Yerzhan Yelekeyev, chairman of Kazakh Invest national company, attended the meeting.…
Kazakhstan Upgrades Oil Production Compensation Plan Under OPEC+ Agreement
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has updated its Compensation plan, including for overproduction in July, and submitted it to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretariat, the Energy Ministry announced on Aug. 22. “Kazakhstan reaffirms its commitment to the OPEC+ Agreement and supports decisions taken jointly with the OPEC+ member countries. Kazakhstan will make every effort…
StarLink Internet Coverage in Karagandy Region Reaches 100%
ASTANA – This year, 106 rural schools in the Karagandy Region were connected to StarLink Internet, achieving 100% high-speed Internet coverage, as reported at the regional education workers’ meeting on Aug. 19. According to the regional administration’s press service, the computerization of schools in the region has increased by a quarter, with 9,000 modern computers…
Dimash Kudaibergen’s Music Video to Showcase Kazakhstan’s Tourist Sites
ASTANA—The world-famous pop star Dimash Kudaibergen began filming his new music video on Aug. 20, the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press service reported. The video showcases Kazakhstan’s natural and cultural treasures. Kudaibergen is capturing footage at several popular tourist locations, including Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes, Akmeshit Cave, Azret-Sultan Museum-Reserve, Bozzhyra tract, Torysh Valley, and national…
Kazakhstan’s Culture Days in Tajikistan Set Before Tokayev’s Visit
ASTANA – Tajikistan will host several major events during Kazakhstan’s Culture Days on Aug. 20-22 ahead of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit, reported the Kazakh Culture and Information Ministry’s press service. The Days of Kazakh Cinema will open at the Vatan cinema in Dushanbe on Aug. 20. The Kokhi Borbad state complex will host a…
President Tokayev to Pay State Visit to Tajikistan This Week
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to Tajikistan on Aug. 22-23, reported the Akorda press service. He will discuss the current state and prospects for strengthening the Kazakh-Tajik strategic partnership with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The leaders are expected to hold talks in a narrow format and within the government…
Forbes Travel Guide Lists Four Reasons to Visit Astana
ASTANA – Forbes Travel Guide, the United States-based global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, published an article on Aug. 5 highlighting four great reasons why Astana should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Among them are the pyramid-shaped Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the St. Regis Astana Hotel, the Ozen…
Association of Almaty Museums Wins TURKSOY Award
ASTANA – The International Turkic Culture Organization (TURKSOY) honored the Association of Almaty Museums with the Best Museum of the Turkic World award. The association was recognized as the best among the museums of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye and Turkmenistan, reported Kazinform on Aug. 15. “We see that in the past two years…
